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Director Atlee has lauded Suriya's latest film 'Karuppu' as a stunning theatrical entertainer and a mass commercial blockbuster, praising RJ Balaji's direction and the entire team's efforts. The movie, despite initial release troubles, is performing exceptionally well at the box office, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in its first week and garnering strong audience appreciation.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has moved from his 15-year official residence on Greenways Road to a new independent house in Royapettah, near the party headquarters. This relocation occurs amidst internal party turmoil following a recent electoral defeat and challenges to his leadership from within the AIADMK ranks.

Dyeing units in Namakkal district are openly discharging untreated effluents into the Cauvery River, turning it red, blue, and green. Despite directives from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and warnings from health experts, the toxic discharges continue, damaging livelihood and posing serious health risks to residents and impacting agriculture and aquatic life.

The controversy began when Raja posted a tweet comparing the decision of IUML and VCK to join the TVK cabinet to an “extramarital affair”. He later deleted the post and shared another message, stating that a coconut tree from his house had bent across the street to offer tender coconuts to a neighbouring house.

Suriya's powerful presence and mass moments are electrifying audiences in 'Karuppu,' finally released after delays. Fans are raving about the interval sequences and Suriya's performance, calling it a treat. Director RJ Balaji's storytelling and the film's emotional depth are also winning praise, with strong social media buzz indicating a promising theatrical run.

A high-level committee, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar, has been formed to examine demographic changes in India, including those caused by illegal immigration and abnormal population shifts. The committee will assess causes and impacts, recommending policy and legal frameworks to address these challenges within a year.

As part of the reshuffle, Vijay retained the Poverty Alleviation portfolio and reassigned the Women Welfare department, previously held by him, to newly inducted minister K Jegadeshwari. Congress leaders S Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan have been allotted the Tourism and Higher Education portfolios, respectively. Another TVK minister, Mohamed Farvas, has been allocated the Labour Welfare and Skill Development portfolio.

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Actor RJ Balaji confessed to trolling director Atlee's debut film 'Raja Rani' but now admires his unwavering confidence and ability to prove critics wrong. Balaji highlighted Atlee's success with Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' and his upcoming project with Allu Arjun, emphasizing how the director's dedication and box office triumphs have inspired him.

Veerapandi, a key Tamil Nadu constituency in Salem, consistently sees a direct fight between AIADMK and DMK. The AIADMK secured a victory in 2016 by over 14,000 votes, building on their win in 2011 with a larger margin. Historically, the seat has alternated between these two Dravidian giants, reflecting regional political shifts.

Thangapandi SR of TVK has won the Madurai West constituency, defeating DMK's Balaji R. Historically, AIADMK has dominated this seat, winning seven times since 1977 compared to DMK's three. The broader Tamil Nadu election features a contest between the ruling DMK and the AIADMK-led opposition, with key issues including welfare, law and order, and political identity.

As counting progresses, the traditional dominance of the Dravidian majors in Coimbatore is being sternly tested by the TVK’s unexpected momentum across both urban and rural pockets.